Search Great Shelford planning applications
40 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Great Shelford · updated daily · South Cambridgeshire District Council
- 82 High Street Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5EHAwaiting decisionSubmission of details required by condition 3 (Mechanical ventilation to bathroom) and 4 (Roof tiles) of listed building consent 26/02439/LBCReceived 5 Nov 202626/02439/CONDA
- 18 Woodlands Road Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5LWAwaiting decisionSubmission of details required by condition 9 (Ecological enhancement), 12 (Surface water drainage) and 13 (Foul water drainage) of planning permission 26/02387/S73Received 5 Nov 202626/02387/CONDA
- 9 Headley Gardens Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5JZAwaiting decisionT1- Ash- remove due to overcrowding of immediately adjacent higher amenity value trees, Horse Chestnut and Sweet Chestnut.Received 2 Nov 202626/1283/TTPO
- 22 London Road Great Shelford Cambridgeshire CB22 5DDAwaiting decisionS73 to vary condition 2 (Approved plans) of planning permission 24/04641/HFUL (Roof extension with L-shaped rear dormer over existing outrigger, Juliet balcony, and front roof lights) to increase the height of the rear outrigger dormer roof by 370mm.Received 27 Oct 202626/04051/S73
- Land Adjacent To Pearson Terrace More's Meadow Great Shelford Cambridge CB22 5GHAwaiting decisionErection of a community building and associated infrastructureReceived 27 Oct 202626/04041/FUL
Planning in Great Shelford
- Approved
- 81%
- 95 of 105 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Shelford in the last 24 months, from South Cambridgeshire District Council's planning register.
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About Great Shelford
Great Shelford is a picturesque village situated about 4 miles south of Cambridge in Cambridgeshire, eastern England. With a rich history dating back to 1850, when it spanned 1,900 acres along the River Cam, the village has seen significant growth, with its population rising from 803 in 1841 to 4,233 by the 2011 Census. Notably, it was ranked as Britain's twenty-second richest village in 2011, making it a key area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,534 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Great Shelford show an average sale price of £496,489, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Shelford area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Great Shelford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Shelford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Shelford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 187 planning applications were submitted near Great Shelford. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
The most common types were tree works (67), full planning applications (38), discharge of conditions (25). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.